Wait for The Magic
Al Jarreau Lyrics


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billy jones is a mover
and he has a million plans
wants to be the big improver
wants to be a wealthy man
there are days when billy loses hope
days when hope loses him
he prays he can just hold out
and one day he will win.

will he wait for the magic
no, not forever
just wait for the magic again.

college girl wakes up in boston
and she sips her morning tea
cup in hand she 's deciding
how she wants her life to be.

well it's been some time
since the boy she loves
has found the time to write.

she checks her mail
and there's nothing there
honey, something isn't right
will she wait for the magic
no , not forever,
just wait for the magic again
never look down , no no
don't surrender
just wait for the magic again.

well you touch him like a master
and you fit him like a glove
and his heart keeps beating faster
could it be this man's in love.

you may lose, you may win
find love'll break your heart
the best you can do is take a chance
jump in and play your part.

as you wait for the magic
no , not forever
just wait for the magic again
never look down, no, no
don't surrender
just wait for the magic again.

never look down, no no
don't surrender
just wait for the magic again





(repeat)

Overall Meaning

The song Wait for the Magic by Al Jarreau tells the story of different individuals going through different stages in life dealing with hope, love and patience. The first verse is about Billy Jones, a man with big dreams and aspirations of becoming wealthy. However, there are moments when he loses hope and prays for the strength to keep pushing and eventually win. The chorus reminds us that if we keep the faith and wait for the magic, it will surely come again.


The second verse follows a college girl who wakes up in Boston drinking her morning tea while contemplating her life. She's in love with a boy who hasn't found the time to write her in a while, and she's worried that something might be wrong. The chorus reiterates the message that we should never give up but instead trust that the universe has something magical in store for us.


The final verse seems to be about a man who has found love and is experiencing the joys and thrills of being in love. However, love is not always smooth sailing, and it can break our hearts. The line "you may lose, you may win, find love'll break your heart" reminds us that we should take a chance and trust in love regardless of the outcome. The song's overall message is that we should remain patient and have faith because there's magic in the waiting.


Line by Line Meaning

billy jones is a mover
Billy Jones is an ambitious person who is constantly making moves to improve his life.


and he has a million plans
His ambition is so high that he has many plans to achieve his goals.


wants to be the big improver
Billy Jones wants to be seen as someone who has made significant improvements in his life.


wants to be a wealthy man
His ultimate goal is to acquire wealth and financial stability.


there are days when billy loses hope
Despite his ambitious nature, there are days when things don't go as planned and Billy loses hope.


days when hope loses him
On some days, Billy's loss of hope affects him significantly.


he prays he can just hold out
Billy hopes that he can persevere through tough times and reach his goals in the end.


and one day he will win.
He hopes that he will eventually achieve his goals and come out as a winner in life.


will he wait for the magic
The song poses a question on whether Billy Jones will wait for an opportunity or a miracle to change his life.


college girl wakes up in boston
The song shifts its focus to a college girl waking up in Boston.


and she sips her morning tea
She starts her day in a calm and peaceful manner, savoring a cup of tea.


cup in hand she 's deciding
She has the luxury of being able to decide how she wants her life to be.


how she wants her life to be.
As a young person with the whole life ahead of her, she is trying to figure out what her ideal life would look like.


well it's been some time
The song describes a situation where a woman is waiting for correspondence from the man she loves.


since the boy she loves
The man she loves hasn't contacted her in a while.


has found the time to write.
He hasn't been able to find time to communicate with her effectively.


she checks her mail
The woman checks her mailbox in anticipation of a letter from her beloved.


and there's nothing there
To her disappointment, there is no correspondence from him.


honey, something isn't right
The woman senses that something is amiss in their relationship.


well you touch him like a master
The song switches to a romantic setting describing a couple in love.


and you fit him like a glove
The couple is perfectly matched like a hand in a glove.


and his heart keeps beating faster
The man's heart races whenever he is with the person he loves.


could it be this man's in love.
The song ponders if the man is truly in love with this person or not.


you may lose, you may win
The song reminds the listener that life is unpredictable and uncertain.


find love'll break your heart
Love can be painful and heartreaking.


the best you can do is take a chance
Despite the risks, sometimes you just have to take a chance in life.


jump in and play your part.
It's important to actively engage in life and try to make the best of it.


never look down , no no
The song encourages people to never give up and stay optimistic.


don't surrender
No matter what challenges come your way, never give up.


just wait for the magic again.
Sometimes, life has a way of turning things around for the better.


never look down, no no
The song emphasizes once again the importance of keeping a positive attitude.


just wait for the magic again
The song ends with a final reminder to patiently wait for opportunities or miracles to happen in life.




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